Honor Win RT vs Redmi Note 8
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $384 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 329,457); the Honor Win RT has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Redmi Note 8
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $384
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Redmi Note 8, the Honor Win RT scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT leads (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor Win RT — 80/100, Redmi Note 8 — 26/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Redmi Note 8 by 886.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $204. Redmi Note 8 was $204 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win RT or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.